Atelier Wen × Massena Lab Inflection Shuò
This hands-on review examines the Atelier Wen × Massena Lab Inflection Shuò, a limited-edition collaboration featuring a unique 18K gold dial crafted using the hand tremblage technique. The watch builds upon the original Inflection's tantalum case, incorporating design elements inspired by both Swiss and Chinese watchmaking traditions.
- Limited to 50 pieces
- Price: €35,900 / US$44,100 before taxes
The 18K gold dials feature a hand tremblage technique by GT Cadrans, creating thousands of tiny, irregular facets for a shimmering effect.
The dial layout borrows from California dials but includes custom serif Arabic numerals on the upper half and hand-calligraphed Chinese numerals on the lower half, all filled with blue.
The 40 x 45mm tantalum case has a curved design with a concave bezel and ridged mid-case, offering a dark blue-gray tone and high corrosion resistance.
The integrated tantalum bracelet features vertical brushing on outer links, mirror-polished center links, concave chamfers, and a patent-pending micro-adjustment system in the clasp.
The customized Girard-Perregaux GP03300 movement features ruthenium-plated bridges inspired by wind patterns in classical Chinese painting, with dramatic anglage and laser-etched wavy stripes.
The skeletonized rotor is plated in 5N rose gold and carries a tungsten weight.
Deliveries are expected to begin in early 2027.